60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Bullet Hell, Arcade.
Combat against big bosses and increase the power of your ship through levels and secrets. Absorb or use your armor against enemy bullets is the key defense strategy
Cosmo Chaser
Cosmo Chaser is space fighter action game which presents restless shooting battle. It demonstrates new style of vertical scroll shooter by presenting classic arcade action in 3D space.
PAWARUMI
Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!
Cosmo Chaser is space fighter action game which presents restless shooting battle. It demonstrates new style of vertical scroll shooter by presenting classic arcade action in 3D space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Cyberpunk 13.3%, Space 10%, Arcade 7.5%
Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!
Why similar: 2.5D 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Difficult 10.2%, Arcade 9.6%
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, 2.5D 11.1%, Difficult 8.8%, Side Scroller 7%
Astro Fighters 2 is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Use a variety of special items, power up your chosen ship and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
Why similar: Bullet Time 20.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, 2.5D 12.2%, Arcade 7.7%
Immerse yourself in the story of two brave space amazons who dare to challenge the irresponsible aristocratic system. Overcome all the obstacles that appear on your way - hordes of space scavengers, armies of General Admiral and get to the main villain - Evil Moneybag!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Difficult 11.9%, Cyberpunk 10.4%, Soundtrack 10.3% ★
Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!
Why similar: Bullet Time 17.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, 2.5D 12.1%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Side Scroller 7.9%
Firehunt is a prologue for the main story One Way Road. Take part in space battles as you travel across the galaxy and fight to save humanity. This cinematic narrative driven action-focused space shooter, will take you on a journey into the near future, and put the destiny of mankind in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 17%, 2.5D 14.4%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Arcade 10%
Dodge, defend, and destroy! Engage in a frenetic shoot 'em up, facing relentless bullet streams that test your reflexes. Experience dynamic shifts between vertical and horizontal views as you fend off endless enemy waves. Use polarity shields for defense and strike back fiercely. Conquer the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Difficult 13.9%, Space 11.7%, Arcade 8.4%
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Difficult 10.8%, Space 10%, Arcade 9.3%
A modern retro inspired side scrolling shooter with a deep upgrade system and the ability to absorb enemy fire and also deflect it back to your enemies. A fast paced shooter that can be played solo or local co-op with 12 difficulty modes and lots of boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, 2.5D 15.6%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Side Scroller 8.3%, Arcade 7.3%
Take on intense challenges and waves of enemies in this frenetic arena shooter that demands quick reflexes and nonstop action. Survive the onslaught and defeat powerful bosses while staying in motion, mastering arenas designed for those who crave adrenaline and intense combat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Difficult 15.1%, 2.5D 14.8%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Bullet Time 10.5% ★
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Arcade 10.2%, Space 7.7%, Side Scroller 6.1%
In this Shoot'em, you fight against an alien swarm of pollinators taking over the system! With your laser beam, Blast through waves of enemies, traverse challenging puzzles, and reclaim control in this fast-paced shooter. Step up to the challenge and push back the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, 2.5D 13.2%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Space 9.8%, Arcade 9.5%
Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, 2.5D 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Arcade 9.2%
The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Difficult 14.3%, Arcade 10.3%, Soundtrack 6.3% ★
Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Difficult 12.8%, Cyberpunk 12.2%, Soundtrack 8.3% ★
Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Difficult 10.5%, Arcade 9.4%, Space 9.4%
Instance-based shooter with scaling endless wave of enemies
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Bullet Time 16.6% ★, Arcade 8.8%, Futuristic 8.7%
One Way Road is a story-driven action game combining elements of Scroll Shooter, Top Down Shooter, and Tube Shooter. Take the helm of a space cruiser, explore the galaxy, and fight in stellar battles to save humanity.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.6%, 2.5D 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Side Scroller 12%, Arcade 9.4%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Space 10.7%, Arcade 10%
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Arcade 11.4%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Space 9.5%
Combining retro puzzles and a arcade space shooter. You and your crew found strange materials in the galaxy core to upgrade your ship to the most powerful. While collecting core materials you came across something unbelievable ... The Core Message. The Core Message changes everything.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Space 13.3%, Arcade 11.7%, Difficult 7.8%
Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Bullet Hell 28.9%, Arcade 9.2%, Difficult 8.8%, Retro 6%
A thrilling sci-fi cyberpunk shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle through the Ecumenopolis, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Flow state gaming to unleash your inner hero! Feel your skills grow on your way to 1CC S+ tier rank!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Cyberpunk 17.2%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Arcade 11.3%
A Synthwave bullet hell shoot 'em up where grazing enemy fire charges your bullet-slowing field and builds your score. Play through 5 levels in solo or co-op with leaderboard support. '80s vibes meet precision shmup gameplay. Graze Bullets. Bend Time. Break the Future.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Difficult 13.6%, Cyberpunk 11.3%, Arcade 10%
Solar Struggle is an arcade space shooter with a thrilling story and a challenging skirmish mode.
Why similar: Bullet Time 19% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, 2.5D 13.2%, Space 9.3%, Arcade 9.2%
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Space 13.1%, Arcade 9.9%, Side Scroller 7.7%
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, 2.5D 15.1%, Difficult 13.8%, Arcade 8.8%
Vulture Strike is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you have the ability to travel between 2 parallel timelines whenever you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Difficult 16.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Side Scroller 7.8%
Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Difficult 12.4%, 2.5D 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.1%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Arcade 11.9%, Side Scroller 8.4%, Difficult 6.7%
A vessel of humanity's last hope must forge a new home planet by excavating ore from asteroids, refining alloys, and fending off rival Harvesters. A "ship shooter" without bullets or weapons, Anisto rethinks the genre with unique tools and scenarios that test decision making, not just reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, 2.5D 16.8%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Space 9.5%
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Arcade 8.3%, Side Scroller 8.1%, Futuristic 7.6%
Last Soul is a 2d pixel art action platformer with a compelling story about a future where mankind has lost its will. Explore and fight your way through a variety of levels, and take on awesome boss enemies.
Why similar: Bullet Time 21.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Soundtrack 12.3% ★, Side Scroller 7.8%
Execute intense space battle operations from side, and top view. Face tough enemies along your way, destroy guardians and generators. Dodge traps. Keep focus on targets. Think fast. Overcome the chaos. Join now and become an alpha centauri pilot. Bonus: retro like endless space shooter mini game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Arcade 11.4%, Space 11.3%
COMMANDER BULLET is out to safe the UNIVERSE!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Difficult 15.7%, Arcade 9.2%, Sci-fi 6.4%
Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Soundtrack 14.5% ★, Space 11.9%, Arcade 9%
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Bullet Time 11.9% ★, Side Scroller 10.4%, Arcade 9.7%
Terra Avoider is a 2.5D shooter in which the player must survive through difficult, arena based boss encounters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.2%, Bullet Time 18.5% ★, 2.5D 16.1%, Arcade 12.9%, Futuristic 8.6%
Welcome to an epic world of endless carnage, where you battle alien foes at lightning fast speeds, and engage in mind meltingly epic boss battles. Immerse yourself in a beautifully hand crafted world, with visually stunning top down graphics and unlimited action packed levels.
Why similar: Bullet Time 25.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Space 9.6%, Difficult 9.4%
Space Mash is a bullet-hell shooter in the retro style of the earliest arcade games. To help beginners, older players and those with a motor impairment, there are five levels of slow-down that can be activated at any time during game play.
Why similar: Bullet Time 23.5% ★, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Shooter 5.8%
Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Space 9.5%, Difficult 5.7%, Arcade 5.5%
A short space shooter game that you can finish in your break time with beginner-friendly gameplay and some special features.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Arcade 12.5%, Bullet Time 11% ★, Cyberpunk 10.6%
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Space 7.6%
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 21%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Arcade 9.2%, Robots 8%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Space 13%, Side Scroller 10%, Arcade 9.3%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Soundtrack 9.3% ★, Space 8.9%
A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, 2.5D 14.9%, Difficult 12.9%, Arcade 9.9%
A 2D arcade shoot 'em up forged in the age of fire, feedback and METAL! It's a fast, loud and unforgiving ride on an atomic warhead through a hellish concert of beer, bullets and riffs. Crank it up to eleven, and strap in for the ride!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Difficult 17.8%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 6.3%
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, 2.5D 14.9%, Arcade 9.4%, Space 6.2%
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Arcade 10.9%, Space 8.7%
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Difficult 13.7%, Arcade 9.5%, Space 9.2%
A side-scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by 8-bit games and 80s Sci-Fi movies. Play as Automatic Eltron, a cybernetic law enforcer, and save the city from the machine domination.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Cyberpunk 13.6%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Futuristic 8.3%
Helixian is a top down space shooter akin to games like Galaga with intense boss fights and bullet hell like stages
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Bullet Time 17.2% ★, Space 12.5%, Arcade 6.4%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Arcade 13.3%, Space 9.8%, Shooter 7.7%
Red Ruin is a Space-Arcade-Shooter, in which you control two ships. Each ship has unique properties and they can switch position with each other. Using the advantages of both ships strategically will bring you victory.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Difficult 19.3%, Space 15.6%, Indie 5.2%
Are you gonna shoot? YES! Are you gonna blast? YES! Are you gonna make a big bang? YES! Are you gonna make a big boom? YES! So what do you get? Shooting Blaster Big Bang Boom! Come have some fun, it's Good Time time!
Why similar: Bullet Time 21.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Difficult 9.9%, Space 8.3%
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Difficult 14.8%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Space 9.9%
Get ready to Bark’em Up! Play as Bullet, a C³ class (Cute Cybernetic Corgi) pup on his quest to save his owner, a brilliant scientist kidnapped by an alien race that wants to rule the galaxy. ProtoCorgi is a retro pixel art shoot’em up with a strong arcade feel!
Why similar: Bullet Time 27.5% ★, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Arcade 8.7%, Space 7%
Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Arcade 10.1%, Space 6.4%
